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Games Slayter

1896-12-09 – 1964-10-15

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R. Games Slayter, who graduated from Purdue in 1921 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, is credited for a wide range of engineering accomplishments. His $300,000 donation funded construction of Slayter Center. (Photograph by Owens Corning. Used by permission.)Credit: Owens Corning

Life & Legacy

Games Slayter (9 December 1896 – 15 October 1964) was a prolific U.S. engineer and inventor. He is best known for developing fiberglass, starting with a new method of producing glass wool in 1933.

Occupation & Career

inventor

Education

Purdue University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

National Inventors Hall of Fame; IRI Medal

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

IRI Medal · National Inventors Hall of Fame

Education & Institutions

Purdue University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5520101 — wikidata View source

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